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Celebrations at the Chateau

Celebrations at the Chateau

Relax and unwind with the perfect holiday romance

Summary

So good I could almost taste it. Magnifique!' Milly Johnson, bestselling author of My One True North

Cosy up with this heart-warming, romantic story from Jo Thomas about turning your dreams into a reality.

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When their grandfather dies, Fliss and her sisters are astonished to inherit a French chateau! Travelling to Normandy to visit the beautiful if faded house, they excitedly make plans over delicious crepes and local cider in the town nearby.

But they soon discover the chateau needs major work, a huge tax bill is due . . . and there's a sitting tenant to whom they owe a monthly allowance.

Unable to sell but strapped for cash, Fliss determines to spruce up the elegant old rooms and open a B&B. But, why is Jacques, the local mayor, so hostile? How did Fliss's grandfather come to own the place anyway? And will Jacques and Fliss be able to put their differences aside to save the chateau?

Inspired by Escape to the Chateau, this cosy and uplifting novel to curl up with, from the author of Escape to the French Farmhouse and Finding Love at the Christmas Market.

Readers are falling in love with Celebrations at the Chateau:

***** A wonderful hug of a book. Feel-good fiction at its very best!
***** A perfect book to curl up with and forget the world.
***** A romantic and magical read . . . I couldn't put it down

Reviews

  • An absolute treat . . . fabulous setting, gorgeous food and wonderful characters
    Jill Mansell

About the author

Jo Thomas

Jo Thomas worked for many years as a reporter and producer, including time at Radio 4's Woman's Hour and Radio 2's The Steve Wright Show.


Jo's debut novel, The Oyster Catcher, was a runaway bestseller and won both the RNA Joan Hessayon Award and the Festival of Romance Best eBook Award. Her book Escape to the French Farmhouse was a #1 bestselling eBook. Jo loves to explore new countries and discover the food produced there, both of which she thoroughly enjoys researching. Jo lives in Pembrokeshire with her husband and three children, where cooking and gathering around the kitchen table are a hugely important and fun part of their family life.
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